Atty. Douglas D. Howard

Atty. Douglas D. Howard

Douglas D. Howard is a lawyer practicing civil practice, real estate, trusts & estates and 2 other areas of law.

Columbus Columbus 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas D. Howard at a glance

Douglas D. Howard is a Member based in Columbus, Montana, practicing at Heard & Howard. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Montana (1982). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 1982) and Eastern Montana College (M.S. Montana, 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Montana. Serands clients in Columbus, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas D. Howard is a lawyer practicing civil practice, real estate, trusts & estates and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a M.S. degree from Eastern Montana College in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Douglas practices at Heard & Howard in Columbus, MT

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas D. Howard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas D. Howard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Douglas D. Howard is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Montana →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Douglas D. Howard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Montana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Douglas D. Howard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Montana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas D. Howard is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Montana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas D. Howard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Montana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Montana

Practicing law in Montana. Legal matters in Montana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Montana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Montana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Montana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas D. Howard

Where is Douglas D. Howard's law office located?
Douglas D. Howard's law practice is located in Columbus, Montana. The firm is Heard & Howard. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas D. Howard handle?
Douglas D. Howard focuses on trusts, personal injury, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Douglas D. Howard practiced law?
Douglas D. Howard has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Douglas D. Howard go to law school?
Douglas D. Howard earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (M.S. Montana, 1976).
How can I contact Douglas D. Howard for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas D. Howard directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas D. Howard received?
Douglas D. Howard's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Montana
- 1982
M.S. Montana
Eastern Montana College
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 1982

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